How do you pronounce "rapunzel"?

In American English: /ˌrɑːˈpʊzəl/ (rah-PUUZ-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈapʌnzəl/ (R-ap). In Canadian English: /ˌrɑːˈpʊzəl/ (rah-PUUZ-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈapʌnzəl/ (R-ap).

Is "rapunzel" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌrɑːˈpʊzəl/ (rah-PUUZ-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈapʌnzəl/ (R-ap).

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rapunzel

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/ˌrɑːˈpʊzəl/

rah-PUUZ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

rɑːra·pʊzpun·əlzel

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